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Book cover of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

Lissa Sloan Author Of Glass and Feathers

From Lissa's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Lissa Sloan Why Lissa loves this book

I found Emily Wilde and her world simply delightful! The atmosphere (real and faerie) is gorgeous, and the characters wonderful, funny, and romantic. All in all it's a delightful escape!

By Heather Fawcett ,

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17 authors picked Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north to study faerie folklore and discovers dark fae magic, friendship, and love in the start of a heartwarming and enchanting new fantasy series.

“A darkly gorgeous fantasy that sparkles with snow and magic.”—Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries. She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world’s first encyclopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

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Dawn Brotherton Author Of Eastover Treasures

From Dawn's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Dawn's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Dawn Brotherton Why Dawn loves this book

Loved the fun, light style of the story. Had to read the whole series.

By Hannah Nicole Maehrer ,

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5 authors picked Assistant to the Villain as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN―featuring spray-painted edges, while supplies last in the US and Canada only.

Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance.

ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem and terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits.

With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job…


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